Salary Commission Meeting of Thursday, October 22, 2026

The City of Kenmore Salary Commission met on October 22, 2026, to determine mayoral and council salaries. After discussion of compensation, workload, inflation, equity, and the city’s budget, the commission passed a motion 2–1 to increase current mayor and council salaries by 10% beginning January 2027, with subsequent annual increases tied to CPI-W for the next five years. CPI-W increases will begin in 2028. The commission also unanimously recommended that the city consider childcare or similar stipends to support equity and participation in city government; staff noted that such benefits are separate from the commission’s salary determination.